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Ep. 90 Thermoprotection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Ablations Part II with Dr. Alan Sag
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

How to stay cool when a thermal ablation case gets complicated? Your toolbox can make all the difference. In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, Dr. Alan Sag returns with host Dr. Jacob Fleming to continue the discussion on thermal protection in musculoskeletal ablation procedures. Part 2 focuses on real-world cases to provide practical insights and illustrate decision-making in complex thermal ablation cases. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Sag and Dr. Fleming discuss thermoprotection strategies in real-world cases, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of inoperable rectal cancer and sacral metastases near nerve roots. They also discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies in the field, and the role of intraoperative neuromonitoring. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:55 - Ganglion Impar and Pelvic Pain Strategies09:08 - The Active Thaw Phenomenon18:20 - Nerve Protection During Ablations23:16 - Motor and Sensory Neuromonitoring34:06 - Temperature Management in Ablative Procedures40:28 - Dosing Strategies for Gabapentin and Lyrica in Nerve Injuries42:33 - Future Directions --- RESOURCES Dr. Alan Alper Sag, M.D., FSIRhttps://med.miami.edu/faculty/alan-alper-sag-md-fsir Thermal Protection: Heightened Safety for Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Ablation of Musculoskeletal Tumorshttps://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/rg.240238 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Peripheral Nerve Surgeryhttps://mayoclinic.elsevierpure.com/en/publications/intraoperative-neuromonitoring-for-peripheral-nerve-surgery/